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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.90, 1,018.84 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.90, 1,018.84 and 525.20 is: 788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.90 : 1,018.84 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.90/1,018.84 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.90x = 1,018.84 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.90x = 535,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,094.77/678.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.18

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